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A review by darquedreamer
The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Just some thoughts, rather than a fully written review, of The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness, because you really need to read the entire, incredible series to truly appreciate it.
5 stars!
Familiar and different at the same time. The same world we know and love, but it's changed, in a good way. Feels like it brings in everything we have ever loved about iconic witchy movies and stories of the past. Importance of family, but also knowing how to not sacrifice who you are deep inside for them. Loving all the new, strong, female characters, and the magic! Highlighting the age old problem of deeply rooted prejudices, judging someone before you know them, female against female competition and jealousy. A beautiful nod to A Midsummer Night's Dream. My Big Fat Greek Wedding vibes.
5 stars!
Familiar and different at the same time. The same world we know and love, but it's changed, in a good way. Feels like it brings in everything we have ever loved about iconic witchy movies and stories of the past. Importance of family, but also knowing how to not sacrifice who you are deep inside for them. Loving all the new, strong, female characters, and the magic! Highlighting the age old problem of deeply rooted prejudices, judging someone before you know them, female against female competition and jealousy. A beautiful nod to A Midsummer Night's Dream. My Big Fat Greek Wedding vibes.